Interlochen or Idyllwild?

Question

I am asking this question because I would like to know opinions of people on wich one is better cause i am considering applying to both but I need a prefrece in case I am accepted into both. So please is there anyone who has an opinion on this subject(and please explain)?

Answer 1

Here's the breakdown of both boarding schools

Interlochen Arts Academy at Interlochen, Michigan -> http://www.boardingschoolreview.com/scho...

Yearly Boarding Tuition - $32,900

Average SAT Score - 1210

Teacher to Student Ratio - 1:6

Average Class Size - 15

Classroom Dress Code - Formal  

Idyllwild Arts Academy at Idyllwild, California -> http://www.boardingschoolreview.com/scho...

Yearly Boarding Tuition -  $42,500

Average SAT Score - 1590

Teacher to Student Ratio - 1:12

Average Class Size - 14  

Classroom Dress Code - Casual  

If cost isn't a issue then I would chose Idyllwild Arts Academy.  The reason being is even though there are more students per teacher the average size class room has LESS STUDENTS than Interlochen.  I wouldn't want to dress up in "formal school attire" just to go to class everyday...I'd rather wear casual clothing that's allowed in Idyllwild Arts Academy.  It's going to be hard enough being away from family and friends you know...I'd want to keep something of my personal identification to bare the transition of going to a boarding school.  To top the whole thing off Idyllwild has a higher SAT average compared to Interlochen Arts Academy.

Answer 2

does anyone have stats like these/insight like this on walnut hill?